All Bus Routes From Kalpi

About Kalpi

Kalpi

Kalpi is a city situated on the banks of River Yamuna, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It belongs to the Jalaun District. The city is believed to be founded at the close of the 4th century by King Vasudeva and is said to have been named Kalpriyanagari then. From the 12th century onwards it constantly kept changing hands from Mohammed Ghori to Akbar, to the Marathas, and finally to the British. Today, Kalpi trades heavily in cotton, ghee and grains. Handmade paper is also produced here in plenty.

EventsKarthik Poornima Fair and Diwali celebrations in the month of November are beautiful events to be witnessed in the Yamuna Ghats.

Places of InterestYamuna Ghat and Yamuna Bridge are popular tourist spots. Lanka Minar, Maa Vankhandi Devi and Pataleshwar temples are all worth visiting.

How to Get There

Air: The nearest airport to Kalpi is the Kanpur Airport, located 75 km away.

Rail:Kalpi Railway Station, located within 2 km of the city centre, connects the city to larger cities like Lucknow, Allahabad, Kanpur and Jhansi. Orai, a larger station located in the district headquarters, connects Kalpi with important cities in the rest of the country.

Bus:Some consistent private operators are Shatabdi Travels and Mahalakshmi Travels. Opt for online bus ticket booking to visit all the popular destinations across India.